Heraklion Crete City Break

Trip Overview - guaranteed departure
Highlights: The Palace of Knossos, Heraklion’s Archaeological Museum, nightlife, restaurants with local cuisine. A short stay in Crete to discover the largest Greek island of the Mediterranean Sea. During a weekend in Crete, you will enjoy the hospitality of its inhabitants and you will spend your days under a mild climate throughout the year. Visit the archaeological site of the Palace of Knossos and the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion. The city of Heraklion is famous for its small cafes and crafttraditions as well as for its nightlife.

from $435

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1
ARRIVAL IN HERAKLION - welcome by your guide. Transfer to your hotel in Heraklion. Free afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2
HERAKLION. After breakfast departure for a visit to the Palace of Knossos and the City of Heraklion Reconstituted by Sir Arthur Evans, this religious and administrative center is an amazing architectural complex with several floors: royal apartments, places of worship, shrines with double axes, And the corridors, the king’s megaron, that of the queen, the grand staircase, the workshops, the lustrains, the theater. Route to the historic capital of Crete and the ancient harbor of Knossos, Heraklion which will deliver you during a city tour its architectural treasures along its lively streets. Visit the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion. This recently renovated museum presents a comprehensive overview of the various phases of the brilliant Minoan civilization. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3
FREE DAY IN HERAKLION. Today is a free day for you to explore the beauty and charm of Heraklion at your own pace. You may choose to revisit some of the sites that piqued your interest, or take advantage of the various guided tour options available to delve deeper into the city’s cultural treasures. Whether you prefer to relax on the stunning beaches, immerse yourself in the local culture, or indulge in some retail therapy, the choice is yours. Overnight in Heraklion.
  • Day 4
DEPARTURE. Breakfast - Depending on the flight schedule, departure transfer to Heraklion airport.
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
► Arrival and departure transfers ► Accommodation in a double room in a 4* hotel with breakfast. ► Palace of Knossos and City Tour
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
► Personal expenses ► City tax ► Meals ► Drinks ► Optional excursions ► Anything not mentioned in «The Price Includes».
The program can be made with minimum 2 pax. Price per person in double room
► April 16 - June 30 & Sept. 21 - Nov. 30: $495pp ► July 1 - Sept. 20: $745pp ► Jan. 10 - April 15, 2026: $435pp
Possibility to extend your stay in Greece with:
A: a stay in ChaniaB: holiday in CreteC: a circuit in Crete